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Title:
Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 2
A miglior lezione ridotta coll'aiuto de' testi a penna
Original Publication: Italy: Magheri,1825,pubdate 1826.
Note: Reading ease score: 22.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek)
Summary: "Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 2" by Matteo Villani is a historical account written in the 14th century. The work continues the detailed chronicle of its author, chronicling significant events in Italian history, particularly focusing on the political intrigues and conflicts involving cities such as Florence, Perugia, and Siena during a time of turmoil and shifting power dynamics in Italy. The opening portion of the chronicle introduces the third book, beginning with reflections on the instability of human affairs and the power struggles centered around the imperial authority in Rome. Villani sets the stage for conflict, detailing characters such as Giovanni de' Visconti, the powerful archbishop of Milan, who seeks to maintain his dominion over an expansive territory. The narrative quickly dives into political maneuvers and alliances—illustrating how various Italian towns respond to the threat of tyranny while balancing their relationships with the church and imperial authority, culminating in intricate plots, battles, and a series of diplomatic engagements among the key players of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Villani, Matteo, -1363
Editor: Moutier, Ignazio
EBook No.: 69899
Published: Jan 29, 2023
Downloads: 93
Language: Italian
Subject: Florence (Italy) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 2
A miglior lezione ridotta coll'aiuto de' testi a penna
Original Publication: Italy: Magheri,1825,pubdate 1826.
Note: Reading ease score: 22.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek)
Summary: "Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 2" by Matteo Villani is a historical account written in the 14th century. The work continues the detailed chronicle of its author, chronicling significant events in Italian history, particularly focusing on the political intrigues and conflicts involving cities such as Florence, Perugia, and Siena during a time of turmoil and shifting power dynamics in Italy. The opening portion of the chronicle introduces the third book, beginning with reflections on the instability of human affairs and the power struggles centered around the imperial authority in Rome. Villani sets the stage for conflict, detailing characters such as Giovanni de' Visconti, the powerful archbishop of Milan, who seeks to maintain his dominion over an expansive territory. The narrative quickly dives into political maneuvers and alliances—illustrating how various Italian towns respond to the threat of tyranny while balancing their relationships with the church and imperial authority, culminating in intricate plots, battles, and a series of diplomatic engagements among the key players of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Villani, Matteo, -1363
Editor: Moutier, Ignazio
EBook No.: 69899
Published: Jan 29, 2023
Downloads: 93
Language: Italian
Subject: Florence (Italy) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.